Kitchen Hand

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation.  Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients.

Epworth’s values define our approach and our delivery.  We pride ourselves on communicating our values and delivering on them in a real and meaningful way.  Our Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.  Epworth’s purpose is Every Patient Matters.

Our Vision is Delivering another 100 years of exceptional healthcare and innovation to the Victorian community.

In this casual role based in Richmond, you will be part of the Hospitality Services Team. As a Kitchen Hand, working in a busy kitchen, you will play a key role in ensuring a consistently high-quality food service is delivered to all our patients and visitors. Responsibilities will predominantly include the dishwasher & potwashing, cleaning, sanitising and other kitchen duties as directed.

To be successful in this role…

You will need to have strong customer service experience gained from working in hospitality, retail or any other service industry.  Motivation, with a "can do" team approach, coupled with clear, confident and courteous communication skills is a must. 

You will have:

• The flexibility to work across any shift, as required, on weekdays, weekends and public holidays. 
• Excellent communication skills. 
• Well-developed computer skills. 
• An organised approach to work, able to work consistently and effectively in a busy environment. 
• The ability to deliver on, and respond compassionately to our patients' needs.
• Food Safety and RSA certification, or a willingness to undertake this training prior to commencing, will be viewed favourably. 

Position Description     Inherent Requirements 

We will review applications as we receive them. 

About Epworth Richmond

Epworth Richmond is a rapidly growing, fast-paced and dynamic teaching hospital where you will work alongside highly skilled practitioners in all areas. You will challenge your skills, broaden your experience, and grow your expertise through exposure to a wide range of clinical specialties, treatment options and the latest in technology. Epworth will support you to provide the best possible care to our patients by continually investing in your education, better facilities, and technologies.

Why Epworth

Epworth’s Culture is inclusive; we work as a team and are constantly focusing on professional and career development. You will be supported by great teams with excellent leaders and provided with the opportunity to increase your knowledge through extensive educational programs and opportunities. Working with the latest modern technology and established surgeons.

At Epworth, it’s a community- It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to the following benefits:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package at the highest level of salary packaging benefits available to healthcare workers up to $15,900p.a. (pre-tax) plus an additional $2,650 (pre-tax) for food, beverage, and holiday accommodation expenses annually
• Paid parental leave program in addition to government parental leave
• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave
• Access to the largest educational scholarship program in Australia
• Discounted private health insurance
• Reduced out-of-pocket expenses for health services at Epworth
• Visa sponsorship with a path to permanent residency is available

Enquire Further / Apply

For an expression of interest for further consideration (in confidence), please use the APPLY button and attach your CV and cover letter, to commence the application process For more information phone Epworth Talent on (03) 9426 0606.

As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), it is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had COVID-19 vaccinations, including where recommended by public health authorities and booster vaccinations.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.